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Which weather phenomenon is the fastest-moving form of precipitation to hit the ground?
Weather and ClimatePrecipitation
Quick Answer
Hailstones are the fastest common form of precipitation in severe storms, because they can fall at very high terminal velocities. Large hail can strike with dangerous impact speed.
The Full Story
Hail is the precipitation type most associated with high impact speed when it reaches the ground. Large hailstones can fall at terminal velocities of more than 100 kilometres per hour, and very large stones can be even faster depending on shape and wind conditions. They form inside strong convective storms where repeated updrafts add layers of ice. Hail is especially dangerous because it combines speed, hardness, and irregular size.
Key Facts
1.Large hail can fall over 100 km/h
2.Hail forms in powerful thunderstorm updrafts
3.Impact damage comes from both speed and hardness
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